Institutional Characteristics
The following table compares the basic academic information between selected colleges. Of the schools, 1 school was closed or not active. For the comparison, the schools are remained in the table. By school type, all 6 selected colleges are private. By school level, all 6 schools are 2-4 year institutions.
| Name | Location | Type/Level | Highest Degree | Offered Degree |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Institute | Virginia Beach, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk | Norfolk, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Non-degree granting | Certificate |
| Chester Career College | CHESTER, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Eastern Virginia Career College | Fredericksburg, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Columbia College | Vienna, VA | Private (for-profit), 2-4 years | Associate's Degree | Certificate, Associate |
| Columbia College | Centreville, VA | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||
Key Facts Comparison
The average tuition & fees of selected colleges is $9,940 for all undergraduate students. The following table compares key facts for each schools including acceptance rate, graduation rate, tuition, student to faculty ratio, and student population.
| Name | Tuition & Fees | Acceptance Rate | Graduation Rate | Student Faculty Ratio | Student Population |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Advanced Technology Institute | $14,568 | 70.23% | 61% | 13:1 | 459 |
| Aviation Institute of Maintenance-Norfolk | $16,757 | - | 47% | 10:1 | 232 |
| Chester Career College | $36,500 | - | 55% | 16:1 | 140 |
| Eastern Virginia Career College | $34,950 | 56.25% | 93% | 6:1 | 202 |
| Columbia College | $9,360 | - | 61% | 12:1 | 182 |
| Columbia College | no longer opens and does not accept applicants | ||||
| Average | $9,940 | - | 67.00% | 15.00:1 | 185 |